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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.77, 308.54 and 97.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.77, 308.54 and 97.56 is: 146.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.77 : 308.54 = 97.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.77/308.54 = 97.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.77x = 308.54 × 97.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.77x = 30,102.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,102.27/205.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.29

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